It is used to treat myofascial pain, specifically Trigger Points, which are painful points deep within tight bands of muscle fibres. Small, thin needles are inserted into the trigger points causing pain and restriction. The muscles may then contract and release (known as a local twitch response) improving flexibility of the muscle and decrease of symptoms. Treatment stimulates certain neurological sensors in the body which modulate pain signals. Medical acupuncture seeks to create positive local biochemical changes and an increase of blood flow which assists the healing process and a restoration of normal function and movement.

What type of problems can be treated?– Any condition where pain and dysfunction presents – It is particularly effective at treating long standing chronic muscle pain such as;

Testimonials

Lina Tayara

Maria is an accomplished therapist, not only conscientious but also pleasant. She treated my chronic shoulder pain in a way that not only eased it but dealt with its cause.

- Lina Tayara

5.0

2015-02-12T16:59:21+00:00

Maria is an accomplished therapist, not only conscientious but also pleasant. She treated my chronic shoulder pain in a way that not only eased it but dealt with its cause.

- Lina Tayara

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Catherine Mulligan

I was having difficulties running due to pain in my neck and back. Maria did a fantastic job of analysing the underlying issues causing the pain and tailoring the massages to solve them. Cannot recommend highly enough.

- Catherine Mulligan

5.0

2015-01-21T11:26:17+00:00

I was having difficulties running due to pain in my neck and back. Maria did a fantastic job of analysing the underlying issues causing the pain and tailoring the massages to solve them. Cannot recommend highly enough.

- Catherine Mulligan

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Kerttu Inkeronian

Maria is fantastic - as a climber I often get muscle pains, especially in the upper body, and Maria has never failed to cure these. She is very skilled and the massage is different every time, based on treatment needs. Highly recommended!

- Kerttu Inkeronian

4.0

2015-01-21T11:27:10+00:00

Maria is fantastic - as a climber I often get muscle pains, especially in the upper body, and Maria has never failed to cure these. She is very skilled and the massage is different every time, based on treatment needs. Highly recommended!

- Kerttu Inkeronian

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Dr. Jacques Behmoaras

I swim three times a week and get sometimes back or neck pain. I found the remedial massage extremely efficient as it allowed me to continue swimming in the same frequency, significantly reducing my back pain

- Dr. Jacques Behmoaras

5.0

2015-02-12T16:54:48+00:00

I swim three times a week and get sometimes back or neck pain. I found the remedial massage extremely efficient as it allowed me to continue swimming in the same frequency, significantly reducing my back pain

- Dr. Jacques Behmoaras

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Catherine Mulligan

I was having difficulties running due to pain in my neck and back. Maria did a fantastic job of analysing the underlying issues causing the pain and tailoring the massages to solve them. Cannot recommend highly enough

- Catherine Mulligan

5.0

2015-02-12T17:00:07+00:00

I was having difficulties running due to pain in my neck and back. Maria did a fantastic job of analysing the underlying issues causing the pain and tailoring the massages to solve them. Cannot recommend highly enough